Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"I think that the thing with the stuffing is to remember to keep it moist. Because a lot of time stuffing is too dry." — Ed Larson
"Because most of the time this type of criminality comes out of extreme mediocrity. So they got nothing else going on. So they are like a 40 year old bar back. Of course, they're going to tell you about the one time they did murder because technically that was the coolest thing they've ever done." — Henry Zebrowski
"And he thought, I'm going to stab him one time, little pool of blood. I'm going to clean it all up, getting to make, you know, make sure it's all fine. Then what I'm going to do is when I kill my mother, I'm going to go and scrape and use her hands to scrape material off my father's face. So it looks like she was defending herself against my father." — Henry Zebrowski
The episode opens with a discussion of Thanksgiving traditions and culinary preferences, with Ed and Henry reminiscing about family recipes and sharing personal anecdotes about preparing for the holiday. They explore various potential Thanksgiving meats and the nuances of preparing side dishes like stuffing and soup. This lighthearted segment transitions into a darker tone as they discuss the prevalence of true crime stories associated with holiday seasons.
The central focus of the episode shifts to a detailed account of the Joel Guy Jr. case, a young man who planned and executed the murders of his parents. The hosts meticulously break down Guy Jr.'s motivations, which appear to stem from his perceived inability to secure employment and his parents' desire for him to become independent. They detail his elaborate and disturbing plan, which involved dismemberment and attempted dissolution of the bodies, and highlight the meticulous, albeit flawed, nature of his premeditation as evidenced by his journal.
The conversation touches upon the psychological aspects of such crimes, questioning the decision to commit such acts rather than seeking alternative solutions like leaving home or pursuing a career. The hosts analyze the evidence discovered by law enforcement, including the graphic details of the crime scene and the "book of premeditation." They conclude by reflecting on the societal tendency for individuals with such tendencies to seek attention or notoriety, and the critical role of planning and forensic evidence in solving these cases. The episode ends with a discussion of personal Thanksgiving memories and a brief mention of supporting the podcast's sponsors.